Description

These Sourdough Ritz Crackers combine the tangy depth of sourdough starter with the classic buttery, flaky texture of Ritz-style crackers. Crispy, golden, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, these homemade crackers are perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite cheeses. With a simple ingredient list and straightforward food processor method, you can enjoy a batch of approximately 80 crackers ideal for parties or gifting.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

300 g All Purpose Flour
20 g Baking Powder
3 g Salt (see notes)
20 g Granulated Sugar

Wet Ingredients

120 g Butter (cold, salted)
25 g Vegetable Oil
120 g Sourdough Starter (or sourdough discard)
20 g Butter (melted for brushing)

Topping

10 g Flaky Sea Salt

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Instructions

Mix Ingredients: Add all ingredients except the melted butter and flaky sea salt into the bowl of your food processor. Blitz for about 30 seconds until the mixture resembles wet sand and crumbles that hold together when pressed.
Form Dough: Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and press the crumbs together into a rough rectangular shape, creating a cohesive dough.
Chill Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in the parchment paper, place it inside a ziplock bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours to firm up.
Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll Out Dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and cut it in half. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment paper into a large rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick to prevent sticking.
Cut Crackers: Use a small cookie cutter to cut rounds from the dough. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheets and use a skewer or lollipop stick to poke 4 holes in each cracker for classic styling and even baking.
Add Toppings and Bake: Brush each cracker round with melted butter, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Cool and Serve: Once crackers are golden brown, remove from oven and cool completely on the baking trays before serving. Enjoy with your favorite cheese or as a savory snack.

Notes

Adjust salt amount according to the saltiness of your butter; if using unsalted butter, maintain the 3 g salt.
Rolling the dough between parchment sheets prevents sticking and makes handling easier.
Keep a close eye on baking as the crackers can brown quickly and burn.
Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes plus minimum 2 hours chilling
Cook Time: 15 minutes per batch
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American